Relining the chimney ensures your chimney remains structurally sound and free from leaks or cracks.
Chimney cap rain noise.
Bats have very unique sounds that differ from the chirping and scratching of birds.
Recently during really heavy rains we can hear a loud drip in the area of the chimney in the upstairs of the property.
Certainly not annoying or loud enough to keep anyone awake.
Rain noise on chimney cap cover loud rain sound on chimney drumming sound in fireplace when it rains.
The cap is generally a metal topper with a screen like casing that protects the opening from rain and small creatures.
We had full roof replaced when we moved in two years ago.
Does it have anything to do with your chimney cap.
They are necessary when clay flue liners become damaged or when high efficiency and wood burning stoves are used with your chimney.
We have a simple fix for this.
Another benefit of a chimney cap is that you don t have to worry about rain or animals making their way inside the chimney.
Rain noise is barely perceptible in my non masonry pipe chimney.
The property is over 100 years old and is an miners row style terrace cottage we are end terrace.
Installing a cap will drastically reduce wind noise simply because there will be less space for the wind to pass through.
For around 200 we can fix it so you can get some sleep.
Chimney relining involves installing stainless steel or alloy piping inside the masonry chimney cavity.
The problem is some gas fireplaces have very thin metal in the chimney cap.
Don t spend another sleepless night.
That s the main function of a chimney cap.
Maybe you need a different chimney cap.